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July 26, 2013

Brown garners endorsements from young Democrats

Press release from City Council hopeful Calvin Brown:

"Brown Picks Up Youth Endorsements"

City Council Candidate Calvin Brown (Bristol 1) is the
latest candidate to pick up an endorsement from the Northwest Connecticut Young
Democrats. In addition to their endorsement, Brown addressed a crowd of young
Democrats last month at the annual Connecticut High School Democrats' State
Convention where he received their endorsement as well.

In his remarks, Brown, 20, indicated that he wanted more
young people to become active in politics. "Our generation holds the key
to 21st century knowledge and skills," Brown said, "working together
hand in hand with the generations that come before us-- across the communities
where we live, work and go to school-- our generation can lead the way to
success and prosperity in this ever changing world."

Calvin Brown

The Connecticut High School
Democrats, as well as the
Northwest Connecticut Young Democrats, are among the first youth
oriented
groups to endorse Brown in his bid for a seat on the City Council this
year.
"I've known Calvin since we went to Boys State in 2010. He's always been
bright, energetic, and passionate about public service,” said Edward
Corey, Secretary of the Northwest Connecticut Young Dems, “if anyone can
get voters excited
about their city, it's Calvin."

"I am running for City Council because I believe that
Bristol's best days are ahead of it. I believe I can bring a new perspective
and new experience to the City Council that will help the city to envision and
attain its long term goals."

Brown added that his experience of having to work while
seeing himself through college is reflective of the struggle many families
throughout the community face. "I've grown accustomed to working and going
to school simultaneously, as many of us have. I'm not afraid to learn and at
the same time do the hard work that will be required of me to serve my
constituents well."

This year's municipal elections will be on Tuesday, November
5th. Citizens will elect a new mayor, six city council persons, a treasurer,
three members of the Board of Assessment Appeals, and town constables.

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Full disclosure: My son is a former president of the Connecticut High School Democrats. My daughter is the organization's chief parliamentarian.

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